Cook

Care UK Plc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Leeds is seeking an experienced Cook to join their dynamic kitchen team. The successful candidate will lead kitchen operations, manage stock, and uphold food and health safety standards. They will also have the opportunity to bake delightful cakes and pastries for social events and the café. The role offers various benefits, including training, career development, and a supportive working environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Career development and training

Access to discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Passion for baking and pastry making.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
• Follow meal plans while offering alternatives.
• Bake cakes and pastries for events and the café.
• Manage stock control and food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with food and health safety regulations.
• Train and develop kitchen staff.

Skills

Baking and pastry making

Team leadership

Kitchen operation management

Job description

Overview

Are you a Cook with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with a passion for baking and pastry making? Used to leading teams? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award-winning care provider as a Cook.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation
• Following our main menu meal plans whilst offering residents a selection of alternatives
• Ability to bake a variety of cakes & pastries for social events & our café, catering for a range dietary requirements
• Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines
• Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen
• Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential

Benefits

• Alternate weekend and social friendly working hours
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Wagestream- access your wages at any time

Career Development

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Cook / Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK, you’ll be joining a team who share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.